Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-F3

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was introduced 5 months later than the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX2F scores against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F offers outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX2F compared to the NEX-F3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and NEX-F3.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX2F with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.